PRIMARY ELEMENT

The contract awarded to CLARK EQUIPMENT CO with CAGE code 33968 under delivery order SPE4A625D5650 is a sole-source award issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of a single line item, PRIMARY ELEMENT, identified by NSN 6685015069453, with a total contract value of $13,972.64. The award was issued on July 20, 2026, and falls under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle that allows for multiple deliveries over a five-year period, though this specific order is for a fixed quantity of 748 units delivered at a unit price of $18.68. The delivery is specified as FOB destination, with the contractor’s location in Statesville, NC, and inspection and acceptance to occur at the destination point by September 18, 2026. All packaging, marking, and preservation must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129, including the use of 2D Data Matrix barcodes and standardized labeling as defined in Blocks 1 and 2 of the applicable form, with detailed requirements further outlined in the attached PID, Packaging, and Markings document. The contract incorporates a broad array of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those relating to equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, hazardous material identification, warranty for noncomplex supplies, material requirements, defense priority and allocation, ordering provisions, and small business representation. Specialized compliance requirements include prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam, and toxic substances, as well as alignment with the Buy American Act and restrictions on foreign purchases, all enforced through DFARS and FAR clauses. The contractor is bound by cybersecurity obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring NIST SP 800-171 security controls for safeguarding covered defense information and mandatory cyber incident reporting within 72 hours. Invoicing must be submitted via the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is Trey Gatewood of DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, who is the primary administrative contact. Documentation is governed by strict traceability and warranty standards, including USDA BioPreferred and EPA SNAP